University College London (UCL) is a member institution of the University of London and is the 2nd largest university in the U.K. Founded in 1826, it was the first university in England to welcome women and students of any religion. UCL is organised into 11 constituent faculties, within which there are over 100 departments, institutes and research centres. Consistently ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide, UCL is home to 7,700 academic and research staff, who have made cross-disciplinary research a priority and orientate their research around four “Grand Challenges”, Global Health, Sustainable Cities, Intercultural Interaction and Human Wellbeing.
What others are saying
“Your Reach experience is an opportunity to learn new skills in different subject areas that you might not have traditionally been exposed to! I applied my existing research and analysis skills, learned how to code transcripts using software, and practiced my interviewing and report-writing skills. These have all been crucial to helping me progress in other projects and in the workplace.”
Tiffany Kwok
MPA, Digital Technologies and Policy
University College London, Reach Alumna
“Reach is a truly remarkable opportunity to be part of a strong interdisciplinary network, to learn the fundamentals of research and working as a team, and to generate real insights to reach the hardest to reach.”
Poppy Pierce
Medicine with iBSc Women’s health
University College London, Reach Alumna
“Attending the 2023 Mexico Reach Conference helped me reflect on the importance of having a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to addressing global issues and creating innovative solutions. This has reignited my interest in using our research in an applied manner to make substantial and sustainable change. It was also incredibly motivating to hear about all the visionary research being conducted worldwide by our generation.”
Francesca Lanzarotti
MSc, Institute for Women’s Health
University College London, Reach Alumna
How to Apply
Recruitment is currently closed.
A call for researchers will be coming in September 2026 – please keep an eye out on our socials for the announcement.
Research Reports
Mexico
Climate Stressors and Diabetes Management in Rural Puebla: Exploring the Impact of Temperature on Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Underserved Communities
Singapore, Hong Kong, China
Teacher Confidence, Perceived Competence, and Home–School Partnerships: Strengthening Inclusive Education in Mainland China, Hong Kong (SAR), and Singapore
India
Blind Spots: Enabling Gender-Inclusive Climate Action in Peri-Urban Regions in India
Research in Action Projects
Philippines
A Framework for Scaling Rahat Globally: The Case of the Philippines
Nepal
Research in Action: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Maternal Healthcare in Nepal
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